The legend of the Surami fortress /

This film is in memory of the Georgian warriors of all times who had given their lives for their country. It is based on an old Georgian legend: Preparing to defend their country from the onslaught of foreign conquerors, people started building a fortress, but each time the wall had reached the roof...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Paradzhanov, Sergeĭ, 1924-1990 (Director), Abašiże, Dodo, 1924-1990 (Director)
Format: Video
Language:Russian
Georgian
Language Notes:In Russian and Georgian with English subtitles.
Published: Moscow, Russia : Ruscico, 1985.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This film is in memory of the Georgian warriors of all times who had given their lives for their country. It is based on an old Georgian legend: Preparing to defend their country from the onslaught of foreign conquerors, people started building a fortress, but each time the wall had reached the roof level, it collapsed. "The wall will hold if the most handsome young man is immured in it," predicted a fortune-teller. And forward stepped a young man who was ready to sacrifice his life for his country. Thanks to that self-sacrifice, the fortress was erected, and nothing and no one could ever destroy it.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed December 11, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (83 min.)
Playing Time:01:22:42
Awards:Won 1987 Rotterdam International Film Festival, Rotterdam Award, Best Innovative Film
Won 1986 Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival, Caixa de Catalunya, Best Director
Won 1987 São Paulo International Film Festival, Critics Award